“The sophisticated, sculpted body expresses both the power of the car and its ability to cosset occupants during long-distance driving.

“The teardrop shape of the cabin, which stretches back to encompass the rear luggage area, follows the aerodynamic principles inherent in all McLarens, while the muscular rear fenders that form the side intakes for the high-temperature radiators are an example of how we merge both beauty and functionality to create breath-taking authentic designs.

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

“The new McLaren GT clearly stands out both as a new type of McLaren and a cutting-edge interpretation of a Grand Tourer for a new era.”

Powering the car is a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine, designated M840TE which produces 620PS and 630Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed SSG transmission

This allows the car to sprint from 0-62mph is achieved in 3.2 seconds, 0-124mph is dispatched in 9.0 second and it has a maximum speed 203mph.

The vehicle has a lightweight aluminium double wishbone suspension design with hydraulic dampers to deliver Proactive Damping Control. There are also a number of active dynamics handling modes – Comfort, Sport and Track.

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

McLaren GT (Image: MCLAREN)

Inside the car, McLaren says the interior has been designed “to delight on longer journeys, but with all the essentials for focused, high-performance driving; the seating position, location of controls and forward visibility are as important here as they are in any McLaren.”

McLaren also claims that the car has its “most sophisticated infotainment system to date” and the car also has hidden-until-lit ambient lighting and the option of an electrochromic glazed panel in lieu of the standard carbon fibre composite gloss black roof.

Ahead of the driver and providing key vehicle information is a 12.3-INCH TFT screen and a portrait screen in the centre console and where a traditional gear shifter would be is the driving dynamics controls and buttons for switching between neutral, drive and reverse.

Prices for the car starts at £163,000 and it is available to order now with deliveries expected towards the end of 2019.